CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211165
Latitude
36.165508°
Longitude
-86.783864°
Ortho h
169.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a reference location for surveying and mapping operations, particularly supporting the extension of horizontal control networks across regions. Located in Tennessee near Nashville, this control point contributes to the broader system of reference stations that enable accurate positioning and coordinate definition for surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Triangulation stations like this were positioned to provide intervisible networks across landscape features, allowing surveyors to establish precise locations through angular measurements. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for contemporary surveying professionals, as these points provide historical geodetic control data and serve as checkpoints for validating modern positioning technology and survey work within the area.

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CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211165 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 169.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.165508°, -86.783864°, corresponding to 36° 9′ 55.83″ N, 86° 47′ 1.91″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)36.165508, -86.783864
WGS84 (DMS)36° 9′ 55.83″ N, 86° 47′ 1.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation169.22 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Frequently asked questions

What is CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US?

CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211165 and sits at an elevation of 169.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US?

The position of CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.165508°, -86.783864° (decimal), or 36° 9′ 55.83″ N, 86° 47′ 1.91″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.